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Why Facebook’s ‘awesome’ Skype announcement is terrible

Facebook’s Awesome announcement is terrible news!

Video chat? Group chat? Skype integrated with Facebook with a simple download?
This is a betrayal of the worst kind!

Because of Facebook, I have spent years weeding out my ability to decipher the rich array of non-verbal cues that comprise human conversation. A raised eyebrow? A shrug? A perplexed blink? It’s Ancient Sumerian to me! “This information is no longer useful,” I say. “And it took up room in the part of my brain where ‘Whip My Hair’ now plays on loop.”
This is what we are all becoming.
And it is not because we were limited by technology. This is an act of choice. Before cellphones were for texting, they were for calling. Now they’re for everything but.
Actual face-to-face conversation is quaint and feels somehow wrong. “I don’t think I know you well enough to talk to you in public with my pants on,” we murmur. “Let’s stay Gchat friends.”
We keep in touch with people through lines of neatly spaced, generally serif-free text.
“Good to hear your voice” has given way to “Good to see ‘Alexandra Petri is typing’ flash in the corner of my screen.”
So these new Facebook features – and their counterparts on Google+, the “Hangout” feature where you can sit on the digital equivalent of a porch and do the digital equivalent of shooting the breeze, which generally results in watching YouTube videos — are hardly enhancements.
If anything, they’re a breach of contract. This is the rare case where we want less.
We no longer know how to talk to people.
On Facebook, we talk to everyone and no one, in an endless string of sound bites. It’s like those abominable Christmas letters, but daily, hourly, minutely, chipping away at our ability to sort the private from the public, the mundane from the revelatory.
So this video chat thing sounds like a nightmare. Talk to people? Just one person at a time? Just one group of people at a time? That sounds frighteningly monogamous.
This isn’t gaining features. This is losing features, features like the ability to wander off and fix yourself a sandwich while Carla typed lugubrious paragraphs to you about her life difficulties. Just try that in Skype. At least on the phone you can use the restroom undetected. Just try to do that as Sean cries about his inability to move on from your love.
Facebook, you can’t do this to us. I have been loyal to you for years because you held out a tantalizing future where my only interaction would be with one-inch-square boxes that vaguely resembled my memory of what people once looked like. You promised me that I would never have to talk to anyone ever again.
If one thing is true of most “social” networkers, it is that we hate talking to people. That can be awkward! Where do you look? Ben Franklin said that when talking to someone you should look at his eyes or mouth. This was easy for Ben Franklin to say. He didn’t have to check Twitter every six seconds.
Now they’re forcing us back into it with all this video chat nonsense.
No shirt, no shoes? You’re probably using Facebook.
Now, at any time, without warning, we can be called upon to converse with people face-to-face who are dressed and want to talk.
A great boon? It’s about as much a boon as instituting a dress code.
Facebook wants us to interact in real-time with real people, like normal human beings? Doesn’t it get it? In case it doesn’t, here is a handy chart.

Apologies to Venn.
Facebook is not a social network. It is an antisocial network.
The indelible final image of the “Social Network” movie is Jesse Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg — alone, in a glass-walled room, remote from any actual human contact, reloading the page.
It’s a bit overemphasized, but it does the job.
Facebook is what you do instead of interacting with people. Facebook Friends, as I’ve noted, are not friends. Facebook Likes are not real likes – both are strange antiseptic statistics.
So to turn on us like this now is cruel.
Facebook adding a function that makes it easier to talk to people? Making a social network really social?
Where’s the dislike button when I need it?

source http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/why-facebooks-awesome-skype-announcement-is-terrible/2011/07/06/gIQARjA50H_blog.html
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Top Twenty Facebook Funny Postings

Many people visit facebook everyday...but there is absolutely no check on the level of stupidity that people can share using this platform. Here are few examples of the things that you MIGHT be lucky enough to see on FB.

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There you have it. The top 20 facebook fails. Next time, think twice about what you are about to write on a public forum.

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Mark Zuckerberg also List of Google +

New in-soft launching two days ago, Google + or called Google Plus has been flooded with a lot of takers. No half-hearted, CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg joined Google Plus. This was reported by Venturebeat.com who saw Mark in Google Plus profile.
Whereas the business Google and Facebook clearly in the opposite position. Even pointed out the relationship the two companies is not so good because of the case black campaign conducted by Facebook some time ago against Google.
Not clear who invited Mark to join Google Plus. Moreover not only Mark who joined, but Facebook is also a lot of employees participate in Google Plus.
Logged enough employees and officials other than Mark's Facebook join Google Plus, the CTO Bret Taylor, Zach Rait and Arjun Banker (software engineers), Ross Blake (director of product), Francis Luu (product design), and Justin Shaffer (product manager ). However, Sheryl Sandberg, a former Google employee and now becoming the second person on Facebook has not joined.
Google is spreading to many invitations to join the technology reporter and look for the first time Google Plus before trying a lot of users. However, joining Mark is still a surprise to see this project clearly will be a rival Facebook in the social media, at least according to Google.
Kashmir Hill in his blog at Forbes also claim the same thing, that Mark Zuckerberg already have a profile on Google Plus, but the photos posted there did not show a sense of fun. That is, he says, Mark profile picture clearly shows he was not happy. Could this be related to the presence of Google Plus? Yet when compared with the profile photo on Facebook Mark gave a wide smile.
Geek.com reported although still in the stage of inviting a few people were deemed worthy to try Google Google Plus project, the number of users of Google Plus has been quite a lot. Surely there will be Sergey Brin and Google CEO Larry Page at Google Plus. Besides the technology and media reporters are considered quite influential and willing to give fair assessment of the project.
However, the possibility that the registered name is a person who claimed to be Mark Zuckerberg-amit can also occur. However, see how many members are there in Circles Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook is the officials, the possibility is small. This means that an existing profile in Google Plus it most likely was Mark Zuckerberg.
Joining Mark Zuckerberg to Google Plus possible to see from the features of what is offered by Google Plus and of course possible to try and compare them to those on Facebook. Many of the initial opinion of those who have had the opportunity to join the Google project said Google Plus Plus is like Facebook (copy cat) with some changes in the use of terms such as Circles to Friend.

9 Reasons to Switch from Facebook Google Plus

Can Google + (Plus Google) steals a user of Facebook? Yes. There are several good reasons to switch from Facebook to Google +, ranging from the easy to use data privacy.
The question "Can Google + beat Facebook?". The real question may not be too precise. This is not about one site against another site. Google + bigger than that. The reason why Google calls "Google Project +" + is that Google will become a central part of Google's overall identity. It will reshape the company.
So the more appropriate question is "Can Google beat Facebook?" If it is placed like that, the contest appears to be much more balanced.
Of course Facebook has a great beginning, but there are some good reasons for people to seriously leave Facebook for Google +. There are at least nine reasons as cited kompasianer, Oscar, from PCWorld.

1. Integration with Google services
Owned the largest portion of Google to attract people use Google + is integration. This means that Google will build Google + features and equipment to almost all its online services ranging from documents to video search. + Google already integrated into almost all Google products.
This allows you to monitor all events Google + (message, updates, etc.) when sharing content with friends without leaving the Google service you're using. Millions of people use the free Google services (Gmail, Documents, Search, etc..), And the attachment of these services with Google + might be easy for someone to leave Facebook.

2. Management better friendships
Google's true that the concept of "circles" or Circle more in line with the way we are friends in real life. We have many kind friends, and we interact and communicate with them in different ways. Facebook Groups feature allows you to form a special group of friends, but compared to that done on Google +, it seems impractical. Besides, Facebook is still a new feature groups (additional), while the Circle is the cornerstone of Google's platform +.

3. Better mobile applications
If you are a user of Android, you can tell that get content from your phone to a social platform easier, cleaner, more functionality with Google's mobile + applications. These applications had been steady, but Google will still seek and find ways to make the Android you become a member of the body of your + Google social platform. Google hopes to use its Android user base as large as a part against Facebook, that its mobile application though looks pretty but a bit clunky to use.

4. Easier to find things to be divided
Spark features Google + is one more important thing that distinguishes it from Facebook. Spark is where Google leverage its search engine to do something that can not be done is to give Facebook users an instant flow of information relevant to share with friends. Because Facebook does not have a search engine, users must leave the site looking for data that can be divided or waiting for their friends to share it with them. The question "how do I look for something to be shared" directly answered by Spark.

5. You can retrieve your data
Facebook is known less reliable handling personal data. Suppose you were forced to make certain parts of your personal data appear to the public, and it is very difficult to permanently delete your Facebook profile. On the other hand, Google makes it possible for you to retrieve all the data you place on Google + and left. This is done through the Google + called "Data Liberation". With just a few clicks you can download data from your Picasa Web Albums, Google Profile, Google + stream, Buzz and contacts.

6. Label better photographs
When viewing images on Google + you can label the name of the people in it like on Facebook. You make a small square around their faces, then type in their name in the box below or choose one of the guessed name Google +. But there is a big difference in where Google takes the privacy aspects of the label image. When you label someone, there will be a record like this "Adding a label it should tell people that you label it. They can be related photos and albums". On the other hand, Facebook does not make an effort to warn people that they have been labeled (perhaps only in a photograph that is not good) and give them a direct opportunity to remove (remove) label.
Google has also decided to slightly embarrassed to use facial recognition software, which now use Facebook to automatically identify people in photos are uploaded to the album the user.

7. Features a solid group chat
Google + has a feature that beat up in the affairs of the chat. Easy to create a special group video chat using the Google + Hangouts features, and create a special group for the chat seems to be something natural and fun to do in social networking. A similar case was conducted by Huddle mobile application that allows users Android launch group text chat. Facebook does not offer this device.

8. Dividing the content more secure
Prompts privacy has long been asking the social networking site to allow the user to specify the level of privacy of any content that is shared, rather than using a list of initial settings that determine all the shared content. Google seems to hear the request, and build these capabilities into Google +. For example, if I share an article or upload images from camera, Google + gives me the option circle of friends where I want to share content. + it is Google's advantage.

9. Google better care of your personal data
Running a social networking, it's all about responsibility to take care of users' personal information. Facebook is a fast moving young company that has been proven cavalier in its movement, is less concerned about the privacy of user data, and easily accessible to others. On the other hand, Google is a much more mature company that looks much more reliable than Facebook. The most part, Google has been operating under the slogan "Do not Be Evil".

Which celebrity is the youngest?

We all know some celebs have their ways of looking younger, but these celebrity age comparisons are unbelievable…

Amy Childs and Emma Watson

 Emma is older.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs is only 20 years old, while Emma Watson is 21, almost a year older. This could be surprising, however Amy is a lover of fake tan, hair extensions, oodles of make-up and has already had her breasts enhanced: gamine Emma is a fan of the natural look, which takes years off her. Being fake can sometimes be ageing! (Link)

Mark Wright and Robert Pattinson

 Robert is older.

Yes ladies, boyish R-Patz is a good year older than TOWIE's Mark Wright. The club promoter-turned-reality TV star could pass for a man in his early 30s with his dapper suits and overly-neat appearance (and too many late nights, perhaps?) while messy-haired and bright-eyed Rob looks a good few years younger. Mark is 24; Rob is 25. (Link)

Kourtney and Kim Kardashian

 Kourtney is older.

The Kardashian sisters are a beautiful bunch, there's no denying that. But we're still surprised that Kourtney, at 32, is two years older than Kim. Not that Kim looks old for her age... Kourtney just looks extremely young! She could pass for a teenager, almost. (Link)

Rachel Stevens and Katie Price

 Rachel is older.

Katie Price would probably look her age if she ditched the fake tan and the heaps of make-up. Rachel Stevens, on the other hand, probably still can't buy alcohol at the supermarket without taking her ID with her, just in case. They're both the same age (33) but Rachel is older. (Link)

Alex Reid and Peter Andre

 Peter is older.  

Can you believe Katie Price's exes are three years apart in age, with Pete being the older of the two at 38? The suave singer is naturally blessed with smooth, dark skin and sparkly eyes. Also, he's not a competitive fighter, which could be Alex's downfall. Cage-fighting Alex is 35. (Link)

Megan Fox and Florence Welch

 Megan is older.

Sultry actress Megan Fox is 25; singer Florence is just 24. Sure, they're only months apart in age but we're surprised that Flo is in her mid-20s! (Link)

Gillian McKeith and Denise Welch

 Denise is older.
These two blonde fifty-somethings have both recently been on reality TV shows (Gillian was on I'm A Celeb, Denise was on Dancing On Ice) but that's where the similarities end. Denise, who still enjoys a good night out on the town as well as a long-distance run, is a very youthful 53, while years of eating a strict diet (and probing other people's poo) hasn't worked too many wonders for Gillian, 51.(Link)

Nikki Grahame and Anne Hathaway

 Nikki is older.

Now, we're not saying 28-year-old Anne looks old for her years, but she does exude a kind of mature elegance. And Big Brother's Nikki Grahame? Well, she's 29 but looks about 12, especially when she pulls faces like that. (Link)

Brad Pitt and Prince Edward

 Brad is older.

OK, so it's probably not exactly fair to compare anybody to Brad Pitt, but it's incredible all the same. Brad Pitt turned 48 at the end of this year, while Prince Edward only turned 47 in March. (Link)

Whitney Port and Lady Gaga

 Whitney is older.
Former The Hills star Whitney Port is a year older than Lady Gaga who, at 25, confuses us. The Gaga singer has so much talent and prowess, not to mention the weirdest array of costumes, wigs and hats ever, she's an ageless entity and 25 doesn't seem to fit. Whitney, 26, exudes a peachy glow with her all-American goodness. (Link)

 Konnie Huq and Hannah Waterman

 Konnie is older.

While former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq could easily pass for 25, actress Hannah Waterman has admitted that her face looks like a "bag of spanners" since she lost weight. We can't believe these two were born just days apart... Konnie probably struggles to get into nightclubs! The TV presenter is a mere five days older than the actress. (Link)

Russell Brand and Alan Carr

 Russell is older.
The Americanisation of Russell Brand, 35, is now complete. The comic-turned-actor looks far more polished than fellow Brit comic Alan Carr, who is a year younger at 34. Hollywood has waved its magic wand over the formerly dishevelled Russell... looking squeaky clean clearly takes the years off. (Link)

Mark Owen and Dara O'Briain

 Mark is older.

Dara O'Briain is one of our favourite comedians, so we don't care that he almost looks old enough to be Mark Owen's dad. Who, by the way, has a baby face to rival the likes of Macaulay Culkin. The Take That star is the oldest here by a few weeks. Still surprising though. (Link)

Heidi Montag and Emmy Rossum

 Emmy is older.

The Hills star Heidi Montag infamously had 10 plastic surgeries completed on the same day, but rather than making her look younger, they aged her. Now she could almost pass for actress Emmy Rossum's mother! (Link)

Johnny Depp and Todd Carty

 Johnny is older.

It's hard to believe Johnny is even over the age of 35 with those cheekbones and his full head of hair. Former EastEnders actor Todd Carty looks his age, but Johnny is nothing short of a miracle. Maybe he lied on his CV about his date of birth? Rather ironically, the latest Pirates of the Caribbean instalment includes the search for the Fountain of Youth. We think Johnny's already been there. (Link)

Liv Tyler and Maggie Gyllenhaal

 Liv is older.

Liv Tyler has a dewy, timeless look, while Jake Gyllenhaal's sister Maggie looks like she's had a few too many late nights! Both actresses live in New York and both are 33, but Liv is older by several months. (Link)

Aston Merrygold and Tinie Tempah

 Aston is older.

Would you believe baby-faced Aston from JLS is older than Tinie Tempah? Aston turned 23 a few months ago, while Tinie is a year younger but could easily pass for 30. (Link)

Rachel Weisz and Lucy Benjamin

 Rachel is older.

EastEnders actress Lucy and The Constant Gardener star Rachel are both in their 40s, but it looks like Rachel is stuck in a time warp. The movie actress is 41, while Lucy turns 41 in a few months. (Link)